Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Portland, OR

...it doesn't make sense to give a student a fish but rather to teach them to fish for themselves. For this reason, I believe there are two types of students: those who make excuses and those who find a way. I believe in the power of determination and a hard work ethic. Failure is not permanent but merely a stop on the way to success and I believe that this applies to any educational endeavor.

...throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me....

...biggest motto is that if you're not embracing your mistakes, you're not growing. Failure happens and there is no shame in it! It is hard to admit you need help and taking that step is one that will bring you toward academic excellence and accomplishing whatever goals you set out. I want our sessions to be interactive and applicable to your strengths - meeting you where you're at and addressing needs you may not have...

...the problem, I provide an example of an ideal method of solution, ensuring to explain the rationale for each step, from which the student can learn. Then, I request the student to complete a similar problem to exercise the student with the most productive and efficient problem-solving skills. I have worked as a classroom assistant in a high school local to my alma mater, providing assistance to students in a socially interactive, but academically focused...

...to take a break from full time subbing to work in the field of tutoring. I have already passed my Praxis II exams in mathematics (requirement for teaching mathematics), and am highly motivated to help your child find success. My love for math is evident, and I enjoy bringing that enthusiasm to the table even when working with a student who struggles immensely. Together we can get your student ready for the next level! I...

...to stay current, to continuously strive to add more to our arsenal of information and to simultaneously be prepared to reinvent oneself in a very short period of time. It is my belief that that is what it takes to be a competent tutor. It is also my belief that I come through on the very same standards I set others and that I am prepared to work hard, not for myself but for you.

...preK-3 through 8 as an environmental educator, literacy & math tutor, science instructor, and summer camp director. I hold my 013 Elementary Educator certificate in the state of Connecticut. I am first aid certified including CPR and medication administration. I also hold my mandated reporter, Title XI and blood borne pathogens certificates. I am creative, compassionate, and certain that I will provide a fun, safe, and secure learning environment for your child(ren).

...am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. I received my Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus upon Analytical Organic and Inorganic Chemical Analyses with an emphasis upon Chemical Instrumentation. My experiences were deeply involved with research and development as well as commercial laboratory analysis. My primary applications involved environmental and beverage-food analytical methods for over forty years. I have been an Adjunct Professor for various colleges teaching Chemistry and Chemical applications covering various fields.

I have been a math teacher for 22 years. I love every minute of it! When any of my students are successful, it brings me great joy.

...years. My biggest joy is when a child is having fun while learning and is able to apply what they have learned to their every day lives. My strengths are in science, however, I'm certified to teach grades 4-8. I have a middle school teaching certification in CT as well as a Masters Degree in Special Education. I'm able to make any lesson fun, engaging, as well as level and age appropriate.

...learning and teaching, especially English! I have taught reading, writing, and grammar. I am a certified teacher and I have taken the Praxis exams. I am highly qualified to help you with these exams. I love tutoring people of all ages. My philosophy is that the teacher should not be the one talking most of the time. The students should be leading the class and doing most of the speaking. Therefore, I make my class...

...University of New Haven (Forensic Science and Biology) and a Master of Science in Biology from Central Connecticut State University, with an emphasis on education. While I completed Connecticut's Alternate Route to Certification, I chose to stay in the private school classroom where I've taught for the past twenty years. Outside the classroom, I stay closely connected to students' lives through coaching high school sports, including swimming, ski racing, and crew. These roles remind me...

I am a passionate, motivated and focused educator who strives for all students to be successful learners. I am an advocate for students to receive what they need to be successful.

...you achieve your educational goals. I completed my student teaching in Grade 2, and am experienced in elementary reading and word study. I currently work as a Special Education Tutor with both elementary students and High School Students. Due to my background working as a news reporter, I specialize in tutoring High school Writing and High school English. My goal is to create a positive and safe learning environment in which students feel motivated to...

...for Spanish on the Green, a company providing Spanish language learning for New Haven community members. (Here explain what you do. For example: I lead beginning Spanish language classes for five people every week. ) In addition to my work at Spanish on the Green, I participate in the Forward Leadership Program of Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. As a participant in the program, we are required to do a service project. I am...

...understanding of how what we learn in the classroom connects to real-life skills we learn in laboratory settings. I plan to incorporate this into my lessons, as I have found in my own experiences that I am able to learn content more effectively when I am able to apply my knowledge to something tangible. I also want to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for students. As someone who used to be nervous to...

...teaching philosophy centers on understanding each student's unique learning style, utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create engaging, accessible lessons that foster a love for learning. I particularly enjoy working with diverse learners, including those with learning differences and multilingual students, as I believe every child deserves personalized support. My passion for education was ignited during my time teaching STEAM classes, where I witnessed firsthand the excitement and curiosity of young learners. I...

Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a Junior at Yale University studying Psychology and Education Studies. I am very passionate about working with kids and pursuing a career in teaching, and my main goal is to help students achieve their full potential!

...in Special Education concentrated on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment where students feel welcomed and supported. I believe this is necessary for learning to occur. I most enjoy teaching Reading, as it opens immense possibilities and worlds for students to enter, and Writing as it helps students express themselves in a new way. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy exploring the ocean with my family at...

...successful. I am very patient, a good communicator and can usually identify why an individual is struggling and help them overcome those obstacles with simple techniques. I have worked with a very wide range of students, ranging from my own son starting in Kindergarten and have taught individuals as old as 82 years old. I currently teach college level economics: principles of micro and macro, intermediate micro, labor economics, environmental economics. I am willing and...